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Administration Profiles at Inland

Paul Arsenault

Vice President of Primary Care and Specialty Practices, Northern Light Inland and Sebasticook Valley Hospitals

Paul R. Arsenault Jr., MSEd, LSSBB, FACHE, RHCEOC, is the vice president of Primary Care and Specialty Practices for Northern Light Inland and Sebasticook Valley Hospitals in Waterville and Pittsfield. Paul became the vice president at Sebasticook Valley Hospital in 2015, shared this role at Inland and Sebasticook Valley Hospitals from 2021 to 2023 and presently since November 2024.

In partnership with Dr. Warren Shearer, senior physician executive, Paul is responsible for the Medical Group. Together they oversee all of the practices, new business development, provider recruitment, quality, and patient experience. Paul also oversees Facilities, Housekeeping, and Dietary.

Additionally, in partnership with Dr. David McDermott, Paul is responsible for the Mid-Maine Medical Group which includes both Sebasticook Valley Hospital and Inland Hospital, as well as CA Dean Hospital in Greenville and Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft.

Paul believes deeply in achieving the Triple Aim +One of Healthcare (improved patient outcomes, improved patient experience, and sustainable cost of care) and works tirelessly in the pursuit of that effort.

Paul serves as treasurer of the Maine State Medical Group Management System, is on the National Editorial Board for the Journal-Frontiers of Healthcare Management, is a past MSAD #6 School Board member, and is a past member of the Awards Committee for the National Association of Healthcare Quality.

Prior to joining Northern Light Health, Paul was a director at Maine General in Augusta overseeing the primary care practices in Waterville and Oakland. He also spent 15 years with Martin’s Point Health Care in Portland.

Education:
Master of Science in Education/Leadership, Saint Joseph’s College
Fellow (Board Certification for Healthcare Executives), American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
National Rural Health Association (Board Certification for Rural Healthcare CEOs)
National Rural Hospital CEO Certification

Favorite quote:
“You have no idea how much people are waiting to be invited to do something great.”
~ Joe McCannon

Senior Vice President of Northern Light Health, President of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Sebasticook Valley Hospitals and Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood

Randy Clark, MBA, is president of Northern Light Inland and Sebasticook Valley Hospitals and Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood. As president, Randy is responsible for the operations and leadership of the hospitals and their medical practices and the continuing care center. Randy is dedicated to being the best he can be in his work role and is also committed to being a good husband, dad, and friend.

He has been an active member of the Financial Management Association since 1997. He is also a member of the Maine Hospital Association Public Policy Council and the Maine Hospital Association Board.

Prior to joining Northern Light Health, Randy was financial analyst for Warnaco Inc., which included Hathaway, Chaps by Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein.

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Maine, Orono, Maine
Master of Business Administration, Thomas College, Waterville, Maine
Randy joined Northern Light Health in 1996 starting as a controller with Sebasticook Valley Hospital, became vice president of Finance in 2005 and vice president of Finance and Operations in 2016. In 2021, he expanded his finance role when he also became vice president of Finance for Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood; with Operations added to his Inland role in January 2022. He became president of Sebasticook Valley Hospital in April 2022 and senior vice president at Northern Light Health. In addition to these roles, Randy became president of Inland Hospital in October 2024.

Favorite quote:
"For it isn’t a man’s father, mother or wife,
whose judgment upon him must pass,
the fellow whose verdict counts most in life,
is the man staring back from the glass."
~ Dale Wimbrow

Vice President of Nursing and Patient Care Services for Northern Light Inland Hospital

Courtney Cook, MSN, RN, is the vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services for Northern Light Inland Hospital.

She is responsible for Nursing Services (includes Ambulatory, Surgical, Emergency, Acute Care Unit, Birthing), Quality, Risk Management, Infusion, Rehabilitation, Volunteer services, and partnership oversight with Lab and Care Management.

Cook believes in creating a culture and environment of safety and quality for both patients and employees, and empowering staff to do whatever is necessary to provide the best experience possible for patients and families.

Cook is a board member of Delta Ambulance, Maine EMS-C (Maine Emergency Medical Service-Children Advisory Council), MFIMR (Maine Maternal, Fetal, Infant Mortality Review Panel), and Winslow Fire Quality Oversight Board.

Education:
Master of Science in Nursing – Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Western Governors University
Associate degree - Northern Maine Community College

Cook has been with Inland Hospital since 2000, starting as a staff nurse in the Emergency Department, then taking on leadership roles as director of Birthing and director of Quality, before becoming vice president. She became the vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services at Inland Hospital in 2022.

Favorite quote:
Everyone has a story, it is not our job to judge, it is our job to care.

Vice President and Senior Physician Executive, Northern Light Inland and Sebasticook Valley Hospitals

Warren A. Shearer, MD, is vice president and senior physician executive of Northern Light Inland and Sebasticook Valley Hospitals.

Dr. Shearer serves as the liaison between medical staff and administration. In his leadership role, Dr. Shearer is passionate about improving the system and delivery of healthcare to patients in Maine.

In addition to his administrative roles, Dr. Shearer provides family medicine primary care services and outpatient dermatology services. As a strong believer that patients are a critical part of their own healthcare, Dr. Shearer works diligently to meet patients where they are at. He prides himself on being a good listener and working to take all of his patients’ desires, concerns, and limitations into consideration, while developing a plan that works for them within the scope of practicing excellent, evidence-based medicine.

Dr. Shearer came to Northern Light Health in 2024 after serving as medical director and a primary care physician in the Bangor region. He graduated from Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts and medical school from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.

Education:
Family Medicine Residency, Eastern Maine Medical Center
Medical Degree, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Bachelor’s Degree, Gordon College